Views sought on regulating level 3 qualifications

Ofqual is seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating qualifications to sit alongside A levels and T levels at level 3.

Ofqual would like to hear from awarding organisations, colleges, schools, and training providers, as well as from employers, students and anyone with an interest in these qualifications on proposals, which include the grading of qualifications; the assessment of qualifications; and the titles of qualifications.

In July 2021 the Department for Education published its plans to reform post-16 qualifications in England. This followed a consultation that set out its proposals to make sure the qualifications approved for use alongside A levels and T Levels are of high quality and are relevant.

Ofqual has worked closely with the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) to develop this proposed approach to regulating these qualifications. For alternative technical qualifications, the Institute will be responsible for approvals and will consult on its criteria and requirements for approval later this year.

The consultation will end on 20 April.